The Nightingale's Prayer(1959)
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The Nightingale's Prayer Synopsis
This compelling tale of love and betrayal, set in the upper Egyptian countryside, follows the story of Amna as she plots her revenge on the engineer who destroyed her family's honor.
The Nightingale's Prayer (1959) is a drama and romance film directed by Henry Barakat, released on October 7, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Faten Hamama, Ahmed Mazhar, Zahrat Al-Ola and Amina Rizk. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Barakat
- Writers:
- Henry Barakat, Youssef Gohar, Taha Hussein
- Producers:
- Abdel Masih
- Cinematographer:
- Wahid Farid
- Composer:
- Andre Ryder
- Production:
- Barakat Film
- Status:
- Released
The Nightingale's Prayer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Faten Hamama
as أمنة
Ahmed Mazhar
as مهندس الرّي
Zahrat Al-Ola
as هنادي
Amina Rizk
as زهرة
Mimi Chakib
as زنوبة
Ragaa Al-Giddawy
as خديجة
Abdelalim Khattab
as الخال جابر
Hussein Asar
as المأمور
Nahed Samir
as زوجة المأمور
Kawthar Ramzy
as سكينة خادمة المهندس
Zaki Abdulmajeed
Zaki Ibrahim
as والد المهندس
Key crew
Directed by Henry Barakat, written by Henry Barakat, Youssef Gohar and Taha Hussein, produced by Abdel Masih.
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The Nightingale's Prayer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 31 ratings.
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The Nightingale's Prayer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Nightingale's Prayer?
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The main cast of The Nightingale's Prayer (1959) includes Faten Hamama, Ahmed Mazhar, Zahrat Al-Ola, Amina Rizk and Mimi Chakib. The film was directed by Henry Barakat. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nightingale's Prayer released?
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The Nightingale's Prayer was released on October 7, 1959 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Nightingale's Prayer worth watching?
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The Nightingale's Prayer (1959) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.